Africa Today: Highlights from 2020
Focus on Africa25 Des 2020

Africa Today: Highlights from 2020

From a prestigious award for standing up for science, to breaking barriers to become the highest ranking woman in the Nigerian police force, and the ultra-viral internet dance challenge, Jerusalema – in this special Christmas edition of the podcast we look back at the inspiring stories that made us all think, smile and laugh in an otherwise difficult year.

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Africa's last teams standing at the World Cup

Africa's last teams standing at the World Cup

All but two African teams have been eliminated from the World Cup. Out of the 10 African teams participating when the tournament kicked off in the US, Canada and Mexico, Egypt is at the round of 16, p...

6 Jul 22min

Solo-maxxing: are people opting out of dating?

Solo-maxxing: are people opting out of dating?

Have you heard of solo-maxxing, or "by yourself maxxing"? It's a social media trend in which young people are embracing single life by opting out of dating and choosing to spend more time on their own...

3 Jul 22min

Rights group accuses RSF of crimes against humanity in Sudan

Rights group accuses RSF of crimes against humanity in Sudan

Rights group, Amnesty International, says it documented the use of ethnic slurs during attacks on non-Arab communities, which the organisation says points to ethnic persecution. The report says the cr...

2 Jul 22min

What next after South Africa anti-migrant protests?

What next after South Africa anti-migrant protests?

South Africa on June 30 saw protests across different parts of the country. The demonstrators called for undocumented migrants to return to their home countries. While several African countries have r...

1 Jul 22min

Tanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola

Tanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola

As neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo battle the Ebola outbreak, Tanzanian authorities say they're taking no chances. From screening travellers at border crossings to training fr...

30 Jun 22min

Inside the temporary immigrant camps in South Africa

Inside the temporary immigrant camps in South Africa

Tuesday, June 30, is the unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant protestors for unregistered African nationals to leave South Africa. March and March movement, a group opposed to illegal migration, ...

29 Jun 22min

Why are Kenyan Gen Z’s still protesting?

Why are Kenyan Gen Z’s still protesting?

June 25 marks a turning point in Kenya’s history. What started in 2024 as youth-led protests against the Finance Bill grew into nationwide demonstrations. Led largely by Gen Z, protesters demanded jus...

26 Jun 22min

Lenacapavir offering new hope for HIV prevention?

Lenacapavir offering new hope for HIV prevention?

The United Nations has warned that nearly three million children could contract HIV by 2040, with more than half at risk of dying from AIDS-related illnesses if prevention and treatment efforts are no...

25 Jun 22min

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